Step aboard the WaterShuttle, part of the Waterbus. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll arrive at the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk, where technology and nature meet in a unique water management system that has protected the Dutch landscape for centuries.
A relaxed boat trip
From Friday to Sunday, the WaterShuttle takes you comfortably and directly to Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage. Along the way, enjoy the peaceful river landscape and bring your bike on board free of charge to explore the windmill area and surrounding nature at your own pace.
Please note: the WaterShuttle is not part of the public transport system and requires a separate ticket.
Combiticket: all-in-one
Make your visit complete with our convenient Combiticket. This ticket includes both the round trip with the WaterShuttle and access to all visitor locations of the World Heritage site. Experience Kinderdijk with ease and at a discount.
With this ticket you can:
- Travel with the direct WaterShuttle between Rotterdam and Kinderdijk
- Visit two museum windmills from the inside
- Enjoy a canal cruise along the windmills
- Watch the informative film and explore the Wisboom Pumping Station
- Listen to free audio tours via the online Kinderdijk Guide
Order your Combiticket easily when purchasing your entrance ticket by selecting the ‘WaterShuttle’ option: www.kinderdijk.com/tickets.
Waterbus
Visiting on a weekday or prefer to use public transport? The Waterbus is a great alternative. Line 20 takes you from Rotterdam or Dordrecht in the direction of Kinderdijk. You can choose between two routes: transfer at Ridderkerk to the Driehoeksveer ferry (note: this requires a separate ticket) and reach Kinderdijk in just a few minutes, or get off at the Kade stop in Alblasserdam and cycle to the entrance of the windmill area in about 15 minutes. Check the Waterbus website for their current timetables.
